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O Bless the Lord, My Soul!

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 257 hymnals Topics: Church, Dedications Lyrics: 1 O bless the Lord, my soul! Let all within me join, And aid my tongue to bless His Name, Whose favors are divine. 2 O bless the Lord, my soul! Nor let His mercies lie Forgotten in unthankfulness, And without praises die. 3 'Tis He forgives thy sins; 'Tis He relieves thy pain; 'Tis He that heals thy sicknesses, And makes thee strength again. 4 He crowns thy life with love, When ransomed from the grave. He that redeemed my soul from death Hath sovereign power to save. 5 He fills the poor with good; He gives the sufferers rest; The Lord hath judgments for the proud, And justice for the opprest. 6 His wondrous works and ways He made by Moses known, But sent the world His truth and grace By His belovèd Son. Amen. Scripture: John 1:17 Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS

Because He lives (God sent His Son)

Author: Gloria Gaither; William J Gaither Appears in 68 hymnals Topics: The Church of Jesus Christ Baptisms, Dedications and Presentation of Infants First Line: God sent His Son, they called Him Jesus Refrain First Line: Because He lives I can face tomorrow Used With Tune: [God sent His Son, they called Him Jesus]

The House of God

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 11 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Church First Line: Arise, O Lord, our God, arise Lyrics: 1 Arise, O Lord, our God, arise, And enter now into Thy rest: O let this house be Thy abode, Forever with Thy presence blest. 2 Thy gracious cov'nant, Lord, fulfill, Turn not away from us Thy face; Establish Thou Messiah's throne And let Him reign within this place. 3 Thy Zion Thou hast chosen, Lord, And thou hast said, I love her well, This is my constant resting-place, And here will I delight to dwell. 4 I will abundantly provide For Zion's good, the Lord hat said; I will supply her daily need And satisfy her poor with bread. 5 Salvation shall adorn her priests, Her saints shall shout with joy divine, Messiah's pow'r shall be revealed, His glory in His Church shall shine. Scripture: Psalm 132 Used With Tune: FEDERAL STREET

O thou whose gracious presence blessed

Author: Louis F. Benson Appears in 17 hymnals Topics: Dedication Buildings, Organs, Cornerstones Scripture: Luke 2:46-47 Used With Tune: REST

Tell it Out with Gladness

Author: Georgia Harkness Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 11 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Church Teachers and Workers First Line: Tell it! Tell it out with gladness Used With Tune: HYMN TO JOY

Lord, You Give the Great Commission

Author: Jeffery Rowthorn Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 44 hymnals Topics: The Service of the Word Dedication Songs Refrain First Line: With the Spirit's gifts empower us Lyrics: 1 Lord, you give the great commission: "Heal the sick and preach the word." Lest the church neglect its mission and the gospel go unheard, help us witness to your purpose with renewed integrity: Refrain: With the Spirit's gifts empower us for the work of ministry. 2 Lord, you call us to your service: "In my name baptize and teach." That the world may trust your promise, life abundant meant for each, give us all new fervor, draw us closer in community: (Refrain) 3 Lord, you make the common holy: "This my body, this my blood." Let us all, for earth's true glory, daily lift life heavenward, asking that the world around us share your children's liberty: (Refrain) 4 Lord, you show us love's true measure: "Father, what they do, forgive." Yet we hoard as private treasure all that you so freely give. May your care and mercy lead us to a just society: (Refrain) 5 Lord, you bless with words assuring: "I am with you to the end." Faith and hope and love restoring, may we serve as you intend, and, amid the cares that claim us, hold in mind eternity: (Refrain) Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

Blessed Master, I have promised

Author: Rev. Charles A. Dickinson Meter: 8.5.8.3 Appears in 24 hymnals Topics: The Life in Christ Dedication and Consecration; Dedication of Life Lyrics: 1. Blessed Master, I have promised, Hear my solemn vow; Take this pledge of mine and seal it Here and now. 2. Strength of mine is only weakness, Thine is strength indeed; Strengthen me in fullest measure As I need. 3. Let no worldly cares nor pleasures Call my heart away; Save me, Lord, and keep me faithful Day by day. Amen. Used With Tune: BULLINGER

Jesus, Master, whom I serve

Author: Frances Ridley Havergal, 1836-1879 Appears in 39 hymnals Topics: Self-Dedication Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Master, whom I serve, Though so feebly and so ill, Strengthen hand and heart and nerve, All Thy bidding to fulfill; Open Thou mine eyes to see All the work Thou hast for me. 2 Lord, Thou needest not, I know, Service such as I can bring; Yet I long to prove and show Full allegiance to my King: Thou art light and life to me, Let me be a praise to Thee. 3 Jesus, Master, wilt Thou use One who owes Thee more than all? As Thou wilt, I would not choose, Only let me hear Thy call: Jesus, let me always be In Thy service glad and free. Used With Tune: RATISBON

God Leads Us Along

Author: G. A. Young Meter: 11.8.11.8 D with refrain Appears in 100 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Children and Parents First Line: In shady, green pastures, so rich and so sweet Refrain First Line: Some thro' the waters, some thro' the flood Lyrics: 1 In shady, green pastures, so rich and so sweet, God leads His dear children along; Where the water’s cool flow bathes the weary one’s feet, God leads His dear children along. Refrain: Some thro' the waters, some through the flood, Some thro' the fire, but all thro' the blood; Some thro' great sorrow, but God gives a song, In the night season and all the day long. 2 Sometimes on the mount where the sun shines so bright, God leads His dear children along; Sometimes in the valley, in darkest of night, God leads His dear children along. [Refrain] 3 Though sorrows befall us and Satan oppose, God leads His dear children along; Through grace we can conquer, defeat all our foes, God leads His dear children along. [Refrain] 4. Away from the mire, and away from the clay, God leads His dear children along; Away up in glory, eternity’s day, God leads His dear children along. Used With Tune: GOD LEADS US

God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending

Author: Robert L. Edwards Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 33 hymnals Topics: Dedication and Stewardship Lyrics: 1 God, whose giving knows no ending, from your rich and endless store, nature's wonder, Jesus' wisdom, costly cross, grave's shattered door: gifted by you, we turn to you, offering up ourselves in praise; thankful song shall rise forever, gracious donor of our days. 2 Skills and time are ours for pressing toward the goals of Christ, your Son: all at peace in health and freedom, races joined, the church made one. Now direct our daily labor, lest we strive for self alone. Born with talents, make us servants fit to answer at your throne. 3 Treasure, too, you have entrusted, gain through powers your grace conferred: ours to use for home and kindred, and to spread the gospel word. Open wide our hands in sharing, as we heed Christ's ageless call, healing, teaching, and reclaiming, serving you by loving all. Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30 Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING